A huge thank you to you all and an introduction....

[rushyj]

On behalf of everyone here we have been so moved by all your messages of support for both us and Tom.. You have all been amazing... I am so sorry for the really short post yesterday I just could not find the words... He really was the most amazing horse I have ever owned even for such a short time... The yard is a shell without him here..

On a much brighter note we have had to make a very fast decision on Tom's entries for the National Hunter Show in September (we had an email today to ask whether we were substituting or getting a refund). Yesterday we had all but given up on the whole thing but today we have come to the decision that Mr Splodges (Tom's best friend in the world) is ready and has been for weeks now so we are going to give him the chance.....So with a deep breath I have entered him in the Novice and the 5 year old lightweights....

Please excuse the pics they were of him as a 2/3 year old he is 5 now will post some recent ones tomorrow.. but this is him
Mr Splodges AKA Boreattons Diamond

 

[teach]

Sure he will do well and be a credit to you and Tommy

 

[welshied]

Good luck i am sure he will do tom proud

 

[Sprout]

I hope he does well - sometimes good can come out of bad.

 

[Moggy in Manolos]

No apology needed at all for the short post, it must have been a hideous day for you, may Tom RIP now, you did your best by him.

Mr splodges is lovely and all the best with the show in September x

 

[rushyj]

I hope so....It is hard to not think he has very big shoes to fill but he is a very different horse.... we sadly missed the printing deadline so Tom's name will still be in the catalogue which will be heartbreaking....

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

YEY!!!

I'm sure he will do his mate Tommy proud!!

We expect a full report with piccies......

 

[MurphysMinder]

Wishing you all the best with Mr Splodges. Re his reg name, is that anything to do with Boreatton, Shropshire?

 

[0ldmare]

Hope it goes well at the show with your lovely Mr Splodges, I think you deserve some good luck now! (PS. Love the lying down photo)

 

[rushyj]

Hi Murphysminder yes he was bred there... we bough him the same day as Tom.... He is by Creewood Sammy

I love that pic too lol

 

[f_s_]

Good luck, I'm sure Mr. Splodges will win for Tommy!!

Pictures please of when he picks up his prize!!!

 

[MrsMozart]

Good luck with Mr Splodges.

 

[Rouletterose]

Oooooooh looks gorgeous...the very best of luck to you and my fingers will be crossed for you all day

 

[camilla4]

He really is lovely - I wish you all the best with him and hope that he brings you some happy memories to make up for the terrible time you have had.

 

[Fantasy_World]

I hope your lad will do you and Tom proud at the show especially after the horrendous time you have been through recently

Best of luck for now and the future. I hope life takes a turn for the better for you x